Parts for MW3601XW1 — Whirlpool Microwave

We found 17 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Microwave MW3601XW1.

Compatibility table

All 17 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
4158624Switch4 models$84.43 · Amazon
4339374RIVET (2)9 models— · Amazon
4158149Fan Blade10 models$5.99 · Amazon
4158171Foam Seal10 models$1.99 · Amazon
4158378Fuse10 models$6.99 · Amazon
4158839Mounting Bracket10 models$5.49 · Amazon
4158841Switch17 models$84.43 · Amazon
4158948Switch20 models$84.43 · Amazon
261869Wall Oven Touch-Up Paint41 models$17.29 · Amazon
4158071Screw44 models$20.61 · Amazon
4158079Screw45 models$26.13 · Amazon
4158747Screw47 models$4.41 · Amazon
WP4158079Microwave Screw85 models$2.40 · Amazon
482338Adhesive123 models$65.29 · Amazon
261900Range Touch-Up Paint325 models$17.34 · Amazon
4158940Switch387 models$15.37 · Amazon
8169475Microwave Screw506 models$3.60 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on MW3601XW1: 4158624 (Switch), 4339374 (RIVET (2)), 4158149 (Fan Blade), 4158171 (Foam Seal), 4158378 (Fuse), 4158841 (Switch), 4158948 (Switch), 261869 (Wall Oven Touch-Up Paint), 482338 (Adhesive), 261900 (Range Touch-Up Paint), 4158940 (Switch).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on MW3601XW1: 4158839 (Mounting Bracket), 4158071 (Screw), 4158079 (Screw), 4158747 (Screw), WP4158079 (Microwave Screw), 8169475 (Microwave Screw).

Before you buy

Match MW3601XW1 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

On most microwaves, the model and serial plate sits inside the door frame. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Neighbouring Whirlpool Microwave models

These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.